Summary
James Barrie Sikking (born March 5, 1934) is an American actor, most known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s TV series Hill Street Blues.[1][2]
James B. Sikking | |
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 Sikking at The Athenaeum Hotel, London, England | |
| Born | James Barrie Sikking March 5, 1934 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1955–2012 |
| Spouse | Florine Sikking |
| Children | 3 |
Early years edit
James Barrie Sikking was born in Los Angeles on March 5, 1934[3] to Andy and Sue (née Paxton) Sikking. His mother co-founded Santa Monica's Unity-by-the-Sea Church. He graduated from UCLA in 1959.[4]
Career edit
Sikking starred on the ABC TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. David Howser[5]: 278 and on the 1997 drama series Brooklyn South as Captain Stan Jonas.[5] Sikking appeared as Sergeant (later promoted to Lieutenant) Howard Hunter on Hill Street Blues from 1981 to 1987. He also portrayed Geoffrey St. James on the NBC comedy Turnabout[5]: 1113 and voiced General Gordon on the short-lived 1998 cartoon series Invasion America. He was sometimes credited as James Sikking or Jim Sikking in some of his earlier roles on film and TV.
His film work includes The Competition, Outland, Up the Creek, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Narrow Margin, as well as a minor (but crucial) part, as a cynical hitman, in the earlier Point Blank. Sikking's film career started in 1955. Sikking starred in the 1992 TV movie Doing Time on Maple Drive. He has made guest appearances on many TV series including Perry Mason, Rawhide, The Fugitive, Bonanza, The Outer Limits, General Hospital, Here Come the Brides, Mannix, The Rockford Files, The Bob Newhart Show, Hogan's Heroes, Rich Man, Poor Man Book II, Hunter, and Batman Beyond.
Personal life edit
He has been married to his second wife, cookbook author Florine Sikking (née Caplan), since 1962. They have three children.[6]
Filmography edit
- Five Guns West (1955) as Union Sergeant (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1961, TV Series), episode: "The Case of the Misguided Missile" as Civilian Engineer Bert Springer
- Combat! (1963, TV Series), episode: "The Long Way Home" as American POW
- The Outer Limits (1963–1964, TV Series) as Botany / Orderly
- The Strangler (1964) as Police Sketch Artist
- The Carpetbaggers (1964) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Fugitive (1964–1966, TV Series) as Deputy Marsh / Bert / Leonard Taft
- Von Ryan's Express (1965) as American Soldier (uncredited)
- Sail to Glory (1967) as George Steers
- In Like Flint (1967) as Secret Service Man (uncredited)
- Point Blank (1967) as Hired Gun
- The Invaders (1967, TV Series) as Human Capt. William Taft
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1967) (TV) as Colonel Richardson
- Adam-12 (1968) (TV – Season 1, Episode 8) as Tex
- Hogan's Heroes (1968) (TV – Season 4, Episode 10) as Private Berger
- Hogan's Heroes (1969) (TV – Season 4, Episode 18) as Gestapo Officer
- Charro! (1969) as Gunner
- Daddy's Gone A-Hunting (1969) as Joe Menchell
- The Night God Screamed (1971) as Deacon Paul
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) as Control Room Officer (uncredited)
- Chandler (1971) as Bogardy (scenes deleted)
- The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972) as Andy Hayes
- Mission Impossible (1972) as Wilson / TV Series (episode: "Committed")
- The New Centurions (1972) as Sgt. Anders
- Family Flight (1972) (TV) as Second Controller
- Room 222 (1972-1973) as Albert Kramer (2 episodes)
- General Hospital (1973–1976, TV Series) as Dr. James Hobart
- M*A*S*H (1973, TV Series, Season 1 - Episode 15, "Tuttle") as Finance Officer
- Scorpio (1973) as Harris
- Brother on the Run (1973) as Lt Summers
- The President's Plane is Missing (1973) as Aide to Dunbar
- Columbo, episode: "Publish or Perish" (1974) as Policeman in office (uncredited)
- The Terminal Man (1974) as Ralph Friedman
- Ellery Queen, episode: "The Adventure of the Sinister Scenario" (1976) as Mike Hewitt
- The Feather and Father Gang (1977) (TV) as Bricklaw
- Little House on the Prairie (1977) (TV) as Mr. Franklin
- Hawaii Five-O (1977), episode: "Tread the King's Shadow" as George Cameron
- A Woman Called Moses (1978) (TV) as McCracken
- Capricorn One (1978) as Control Room Man
- Hawaii Five-O (1978), episode: "The Miracle Man" as Oscar Ross
- The Electric Horseman (1979) as Dietrich
- Ordinary People (1980) as Ray
- The Competition (1980) as Brudenell
- Hill Street Blues (1981–1987, TV Series) as Lt. Howard Hunter
- Outland (1981) as Sgt. Montone
- The Star Chamber (1983) as Dr. Harold Lewin
- Up the Creek (1984) as Tozer
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) as Captain Styles
- Morons from Outer Space (1985) as Col. Raymond Laribee, CIA
- L.A. Law (1986, Season 1 - Episode 2) as a party guest (uncredited)
- Dress Gray (1986) (TV) as Maj. Clifford Bassett
- Soul Man (1986) as Bill Watson
- Police Story: The Freeway Killings (1987) as Mayor Marit Cameron
- Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss (1988) (TV) as Old Man
- Around the World in 80 Days (1989) as Jenks
- The Final Days (1989) as Elliot Richardson
- Doogie Howser (1989–1993) (TV) as Dr. David Howser
- Narrow Margin (1990) as Nelson
- Final Approach (1991) as Col. Jason Halsey
- Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992) (TV) as Phil Carter
- The Pelican Brief (1993) as FBI Director Denton Voyles
- Dead Badge (1994) as Wheeler / Aaron Feld
- In Pursuit of Honor (1995) (TV) as General Douglas MacArthur
- Tyson (1995) (TV) as Bill Clayton
- Whisper of the Heart (1995) as Seiya Tsukishima (English version, voice)
- Submerged (2001) (TV) as Rear Admiral Cyrus Cole
- Fever Pitch (2005) as Doug Meeks
- Made of Honor (2008) as Reverend Foote
- American Primitive (2008) as William Cauldicott
- Just an American (2012) as Dr. Hanover
- The Closer (2012) as Judge Edward Crosby
References edit
- ^ Bentley, Rick (April 23, 2014). "James Sikking talks 'Hill Street Blues' on release of box set". The Fresno Bee. Archived from the original on November 19, 2014.
- ^ Berk, Dr. Nancy (May 8, 2014). "Showbiz Analysis with Hill Street Blues' James Sikking". Parade.
- ^ "James Sikking". Encyclopedia.com. Cengage. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "Notable Alumni Actors". UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ^ a b c Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. pp. 139–140. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ "Florine Sikking". Goodreads. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
External links edit
- James B. Sikking at IMDb
- James B. Sikking at the TCM Movie Database
- James B. Sikking at AllMovie
